noun

thermodynamics

thermodynamics

He is studying thermodynamics at university.

He is studying thermodynamics at university.

The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental in physics.

The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental in physics.

((subject)) studies thermodynamics the branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature He is studying thermodynamics at university.

Related fields: physics, chemistry, engineering

From Greek 'thermē' (heat) + 'dynamis' (power, force). The study of heat and power.

Break it down: 'thermo-' (heat) + 'dynamics' (movement/power). The science of heat and its conversion to power.

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